CALAVERAS DE AZÚCAR is a custom deck of playing cards inspired by the Day of the Dead Celebration. Printed by USPCC. Calaveras are the most recognizable emblems of the Day of the Dead – Mexican holiday, celebrated on the 1st and 2nd November. The word “Calavera” means skull in Spanish. “Calavera De Azúcar” is a skull made out of sugar, which is used to decorate Day of the Dead altars. These sugar skulls are very colorful and whimsical, not scary at all. I absolutely love the Sugar Skull style used for the Day of the Dead. In terms of meaning, the skull symbolizes death but in a positive manner. In Mexico it is believed that death is not the final stage in one’s life but rather a step forward into a higher level of conscience.